Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) For Rental Housing with Service Priorities

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) continues to strengthen pathways along the Housing Continuum by preliminarily awarding $22.6 million in loan awards to selected applicants across the state, contingent upon their successful selection of a Housing Tax Credits (HTC) application within the 2025 9% tax credit round.  Through the Home Investment Partnership Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), these funds are a one-time allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  This funding opportunity aligns with DCA’s strategic goal to align new and existing resources to strengthen pathways along the housing continuum by creating Service-Enriched, Affordable Housing for the HOME-ARP Four Qualified Populations (QPs).

List of Preliminary Awarded Applicants:

Project NameLocationPreliminary HOME-ARP Award
Oconee WalkBaldwin County$2,000,000
1700 DraytonChatham County$5,000,000
Edmond DoraDeKalb County$2,000,000
Patillo ResidencesDekalb County$2,000,000
John Graham HomesFloyd County$2,000,000
Mtn. View TraceGilmer County$3,617,000
Walnut VillageMacon County$2,000,000
Vine Street VillageWare County$2,000,000
West Pine Res., Ph IIIWorth County$2,000,000

The primary reasons for non-select status are as follows:

  • Incomplete Applications
  • Ineligibility for Project-Based Vouchers
  • Underwriting
    • Cost-reasonableness, including per-unit costs
    • Infeasible Cash Flow and Reserve options
  • Data-Informed Local Need
    • Limited or no data provided
  • Development and Property Management Experience
    • Inexperience serving vulnerable populations
  • Strength of Project Concept
    • Limited local support, partnerships and resident input
    • Inconsistent or underdeveloped plan to assist residents

Thank you to all applicants for their commitment to supporting affordable rental housing with services priorities for HOME-ARP populations in Georgia.